Why it matters
The producer
Château Courac puts the place name directly into its named wine, Château Courac Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun. The wine is a red from the Côtes du Rhône Villages category, with Laudun as its appellation. Producer, category and place appear together in the bottle's full title.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
Laudun is the place name in Château Courac's Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation. The appellation received Cru status in 2024, moving it higher in the Côtes du Rhône hierarchy. Cru status is a regional classification above Côtes du Rhône Villages.
Wines to know
The range in view
Château Courac Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun is a red blend, mostly Syrah complemented by Grenache and Mourvèdre. The 2022 vintage brings spicy, bold red and black fruit. Its nose begins restrained, then opens to blackcurrant and spice in the glass. The drinking window runs Now through 2028, at 14.5% ABV.